What Happens When You Do It Differently
Unexpected results, bold moves, and a little rebellion
Quick, no pressure insights and inspiration to help you push past perfectionism, stay true to your vision and market your work authentically.
Hey friends! This week’s sparks are all about doing things differently.
It’s a mix of slowing down, trusting your quirks, and breaking a few creative rules along the way.
How Doing Less Led to a $19k month
We’ve all been there. Working long, tireless hours with nothing to show for it.
That’s why I love this post by Renee Puvvada. She realized all her effort wasn’t working— so she changed things up. She stopped performing and started being intentional.
The result? A $19K month doing less.
If you’ve been working non-stop and you’re still not seeing results, maybe it’s time to slow down and refocus on what actually matters.
Unintuitive Lessons for Creatives
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Dwayne Walker, the creative force behind world.of.creatives dropped a spoken word essay that hits deep.
He shares the kind of lessons that make artists truly stand out like:
Turning your weaknesses into your superpower
Leaning into the work you’re ashamed of
Creating what you don’t fully understand
Ditching the “lone genius” myth
And redefining why you create
It’s raw, honest, and a must-watch for every creative.
A Viral Ad That Broke All the Rules
You wouldn’t think an ad for the Testicular Cancer Society could go viral… but here we are.
They partnered with CD Leganés and FP7 McCann, to pull off a first-of-its-kind ad — placing the ad on the front of the players’ shorts.
It was bold. It was unexpected. And it worked. It brought over 2 million visits to their site.
A great reminder: sometimes the best creative ideas are the ones that are brave enough to break all the rules.